All children who will be 5 on or before Jan. 1, 1997, are eligible to attend kindergarten in August 1996. The following items are needed when registering:

* Birth certificate.

2* Dates of the following vaccinations: DPT, polio, measles, rubella, mumps and Hib.

If your child cannot be immunized for medical or other reasons, a statement from your doctor should be presented at the time of registration.

The school board also requires all children have a physical examination, which includes a blood test for hematocrit or hemoglobin before entering school. The child's Social Security card is also needed.

Parents do not need to bring their children when registering. The children will be asked to visit the school and to participate in vision and hearing screenings later.